Lars Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Hi All, So next week is the big day. My Big Bad 32 will finally arrive after year of looking(and saving ). The last 6-8 weeks it has been in transport and now is is finally time. I have been reading a lot on the forum and it has been a great source of information. Thanks to all for sharing it help the process. I look forward to joining the club and hopefully make great food. Br. Lars 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Welcome Lars! Post pictures when it arrives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Welcome to the KK experience Lars and to the forum. Looking forward to your setup pictures and first cook. BB32 nice choice. Happy grilling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Waiting with bated breath to see those pics! And now, the "official" greeting - Welcome to the Obsession!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I’m excited for you Lars.What do you have in mind for your first cook?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I will be sure to share pictures. 🙂 First cook. 🤔 Any good suggestions? Thing it will be something simple to get to know the new grill. For sure the duck will go on for Christmas. And I need to do a practice run with a chicken or 2. Today i have a primo xl and a joe jr. so this will be a big step up 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Lars said: Today i have a primo xl and a joe jr. so this will be a big step up 👍 You have a good foundation cooking on those grills. The transition to the KK won't be that dramatic. You already understand the basic principles of airflow = temperature. You will just have to get used to the new top vent settings for specific temps (bottom vent is not critical as long as the fuel is getting enough air.) The other thing will be that the KK takes quite a bit longer to heat soak, but is much more stable than those grills once up and going. First cook should be something in your wheelhouse that you've done a lot of - pork butts, ribs, spatchcocked chicken, whatever it might be. Wouldn't recommend a packer cut brisket as your first cook! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimac23 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Welcome Lars! I get a tingly feeling just remembering KK delivery and uncrating day, make sure you take lots of pictures, we all love to see them, but its surprising how often I personally look back at those pictures and fond memories. Make sure you've got something to cook during the burn-in process, i didn't cook anything and i regret wasting all of that heat. Most importantly, enjoy the whole experience, it really is something else uncrating and setting up your KK, pictures really don't do them justice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt93 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Welcome and early congrats Lars!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 20 hours ago, tony b said: First cook should be something in your wheelhouse that you've done a lot of - pork butts, ribs, spatchcocked chicken, whatever it might be. Wouldn't recommend a packer cut brisket as your first cook! I thing nice burgers will do the trick on friday🙂 i think it will arrive 1pm. 🙏 19 hours ago, alimac23 said: Make sure you've got something to cook during the burn-in process, i didn't cook anything and i regret wasting all of that heat. Talking to Dannis and burn-in not needed on the new models. Just out of the box and start cooking. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Lars said: Talking to Dannis and burn-in not needed on the new models. Just out of the box and start cooking. Kinda sad actually - the burn-in was a "rite of passage" for KK owners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Was prepared to do the burn-in. Do not mind not having to do it. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 15 hours ago, tony b said: Kinda sad actually - the burn-in was a "rite of passage" for KK owners. Consider it a trophy Tony for going the extra mile. Have to say that the added prep on Dennis's part saves him alot of phone time and his customers,.. peace of mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 19 hours ago, Lars said: Talking to Dannis and burn-in not needed on the new models. Just out of the box and start cooking. No burn-in?!! I bought a used 23 KK and still did the burn-in. It was just the right thing to do. Welcome to the forum @Lars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) I can see from the comments that a burn-in is needed to join the club 😂 The day is finally here and it was just delivered. It is on a EU pallet. Do you guys think I need to extend the ramp? Or how is the rolling of experience? Unpacking til be in 6h.... Can't wait 😀 Edited December 20, 2019 by Lars 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BalconySmoken Posted December 20, 2019 Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 I can see from the comments that a burn-in is needed to join the club The day is finally here and it was just delivered. It is on a EU pallet. Do you guys think I need to extend the ramp? Or how is the rolling of experience? Unpacking til be in 6h.... Can't wait Just in time for Christmas! Can’t wait to see what you start creating in the beast Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 5 hours ago, BalconySmoken said: Just in time for Christmas! Can’t wait to see what you start creating in the beast Yes it was perfect timing. 🙂 Unpacking went well. I modified the ramp to be sure to get it down i one peas. Waw I am impressed seeing and using this thing for the first time. @DennisLinkletter what a product you have created!!! Here is pictures from yesterday. I had good help from my son and father. Simple but very testy burgers. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 My son also had a great time transforming the creat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Well done Lars.Now you can unleash a food extravaganza for Xmas.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...